Jewish Heirs Challenge Sale of $180 Million van Gogh Painting at Sotheby’s

Heirs of a Jewish family filed a legal challenge against Sotheby's over the sale of "Blossoming Chestnut Trees," a van Gogh painting valued at approximately $180 million, claiming the work was sold under duress during the Nazi era. Sotheby's stated it is "committed to working toward a mutually satisfactory resolution." The painting is scheduled for auction at the house's New York location.

• NYT — Jewish Heirs Challenge Sale of $180 Million van Gogh Painting at Sotheby’s

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